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Facilities - Courthouse Security
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1.
How much time will the screening take?
We do not believe that it will take longer then 10 minutes however visitors should allows extra time when visiting the courthouse for the screening.
2.
What is on those floors?
The basement houses the Division of Emergency Management and the Law Library. The 2nd floor houses courtrooms and the Prosecuting Attorney's Offices. The 3rd floor houses the Superior Court, courtrooms, and the Division of Information Technology. The 4th floor houses the District Court, courtrooms, and District Court Probation. The 5th and 6th floor houses Juvenile Court, and Juvenile Detention.
3.
What is prohibited beyond screening?
While not a complete list, any weapon, such as:
Firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, including a BB gun
Knife, including a switchblade or other knife having an automatic spring release device
Stiletto
Police-type baton or nightstick
Any other martial arts weapon
Electronic defense weapon
4.
What if I bring a prohibited weapon?
Any person in possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon seeking to enter the judicial areas of the courthouse shall in advance, report to a members of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office or other security personnel and arrange to have the firearm or other dangerous weapon secured in the lockbox provided on the 1st floor of the courthouse.
5.
If I am headed to the Executives Office, Council Chambers or Office, Human Resources, Treasurer, Auditor, or Assessor's Office do I need to go through screening?
No, offices and departments located on the first floor of the courthouse are available to the public without going through screening.
6.
Will I be able to use the back doors to the courthouse?
No, only the north rotunda entrance and the south 1st floor entrance will be available for public use.
7.
What if I have questions that are not answered above?
You can contact Robert Ney, Projects & Operations Manager, at 360-778-5365.
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